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Resources | Apr 16, 2026

Questions about Québec payroll legislation? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re a Québec-based business, or an organization with employees in Québec, you likely have questions about a few provincially-specific payroll legislative components. We get it! Payroll isn’t the only task on your to-do list even under the most...

Dues and membership fees – what Canadian businesses should know

Resources | Mar 27, 2026

What do Canadian businesses need to know about dues and membership fees?

As a Canadian business owner, it’s important for you to have a good understanding of all things “dues” – whether they’re...

Resources | Mar 17, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I select a payroll system for my Canadian business?

Starting a new business in Canada? Payworks’ five-part “Payroll in Canada” series is here to guide you through each step of...

Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process.

Resources | Mar 10, 2026

I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?

Ahhhh, March. The year-end period is over, T4s and RL-1s are filed, and you can finally relax. You’re all ready to pour...

Simple, affordable HR for even the smallest teams.

Innovation | Mar 03, 2026

Three ways Canadian small businesses can get “HR organized”

Your team is small but mighty! So it should be easy enough to manage them, right? Unfortunately, when you’re a small...

Absence Management + Self Service: the dynamic duo for managing time off.

Resources | Feb 27, 2026

Asked and answered: how to manage employee time off requests with ease

‘Tis the ski-son for winter vacation requests… which we know can cause a lot of winterruptions to your team’s day-to-day...

Resources | Feb 18, 2026

Payroll in Canada: How do I register my Canadian business to run payroll?

Starting a new business in Canada? Payworks’ five-part “Payroll in Canada” series is here to guide you through each step of the payroll process – from registering your business to generating T4s and beyond. Whether your new business vision is just...

Resources | Feb 13, 2026

My Canadian employee is moving overseas – what do I do next?

Everyone’s got a star employee; let’s say Darren is yours. He’s self-motivated and professional, he leads by example, and...

What employers need to know about CDCP for the T4 season.

Resources | Feb 04, 2026

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP): What Employers Need to Know

Have you heard the news? The Government of Canada established the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in 2023. And new for the...

Got a few last-minute year-end questions? Expert answers are here!

Resources | Feb 03, 2026

Asked and answered: five year-end questions from small businesses

Psst: the 2025 tax year’s filing deadline for T4s and RL-1 slips is only a few weeks away! And while we’re sure you’ve been...

Text reads, “Two quick reminders before the year-end filing deadline”.

Innovation | Jan 27, 2026

Wait! Before you authorize those year-end tax forms… two quick reminders

Originally published on February 1, 2021 Yes, it’s true – the year-end filing deadline is just around the corner. But if you’ve been diligently following your year-end checklist, you’ve likely got things well under control (maybe even more than you...